ELECTRIC

CIRCUITS

4.1

 Switched

On

Have a look at how a circuit operates.

Good flash media site with moving pictures of current, voltage and resistance.
Basic introduction to current and voltage. Written explanation with good pictures

An advanced problem to solve. Get just the correct resistance to light the globe. Your chance to blow some globes.

 

4.2

Series

and

Parallel

Circuits

Make some circuits at  Ohm Zone  (This is Sensational)

Good simulation of parallel and series circuits.

4.3

 Conductors 

and 

Insulators

See what happens when resistance is increased. This is a pretty good site for showing how conductors and insulators work.    

4.4

Electricity,

Heat

and

Safety

     

  Year 7's should find these games easy:

 "Find the hidden dangers" 

"Make the safest choice"

 

                           

   Do you know how to stay safe in a lightning storm?

Take this short quiz and find out!

                           

4.5

Buying,

Using

and

Producing

Electricity

By supplying a little information, you can use the TXU Energy calculator to estimate the energy usage and costs of your home.  

Ask your folks to see a real bill, and compare what you find.

SCIENCE PROJECT WEBSITES.

General Energy Information

COAL

HYDROPOWER

NUCLEAR POWER

OCEAN ENERGY

SOLAR ENERGY

WIND POWER  

   Results Table for Science Project

Quiz on these different energy sources

Great multiple choice practice test on the whole chapter.

Chapter Summary Online